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Northampton as it used to be: 64 pictures of our much-loved Wellingborough Road
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Paraglider rescued by fire crews after getting stuck in tree near Harborough
A paraglider needed rescuing by fire crews after being blown off course and getting stuck 8m (25ft) high up in a tree near Market Harborough.
Mother of three WINS battle to keep massive inflatable gingerbread man Christmas decoration in her Northamptonshire village garden
A mother of three has WON her battle to keep a massive inflatable gingerbread man in her Northamptonshire village garden over the Christmas period.
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M1 to shut overnight through 2026 as major repairs planned between Junctions 15 and 30
Drivers are being warned to expect significant overnight disruption on the M1 throughout 2026 as National Highways prepares to launch an extensive programme of maintenance and improvement works along one of the country’s busiest motorway corridors.
Concerns over police ‘marking their own homework’ as Northamptonshire police and crime commissioner announces review after contempt finding
Concerns have been raised around the police ‘marking their own homework’ as the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) has announced a review and series of measures in response to the chief constable being found in contempt of court.
Year-long overnight closures announced for A43 in Northamptonshire as major works begin in 2026
Drivers using the A43 through West Northamptonshire and into Oxfordshire are being warned to expect extensive overnight closures throughout 2026.
New pictures inside American fast-food chain which is NOW OPEN in the 'the bustling' centre of 'downtown' Northampton
The Chron has popped into town to visit this popular new American fast-food chain which opened this week.
In pictures: New Aldi opens on retail park in Northamptonshire town
A brand new Aldi supermarket has opened on a retail park in a Northamptonshire town, on the site of the former Homebase.
Take a look back at 34 Disco Henry photos from a summer 2008 Bank Holiday Sunday night out in Northampton
Take a look back at 34 Disco Henry photos from a summer 2008 Bank Holiday Sunday night out in Northampton.
Evening bus service to area of Northampton reinstated following suspension after rocks thrown at vehicles
An evening bus service to an area of Northampton, which was suspended after incidents whereby rocks were thrown, has now been reinstated.
'Precious little miracle babies' - Quadruplets born at 25 weeks ready to spend Christmas at home in Northampton
Quadruplets, described as “precious little miracle babies”, are ready to spend Christmas at home in Northampton, after weeks in intensive care following their arrival 15 weeks early.
'ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS': Plans to build another 48 homes as extension to quiet village near Northampton set for approval
Major plans to build another 48 homes as an extension to a quiet village near Northampton are set to be given the green-light – despite strong objections.
Tidy Our Town: Litter womble slams ‘dumping ground’ layby in Northampton as ‘most disgusting’ pick he has ever been part of
A Northants Litter Wombles has slammed his experience of a layby pick as the “most disgusting” he has ever been a part of.
Meet the founder of Northamptonshire’s thriving eggless home bakery launched after redundancy
Meet the founder of a thriving eggless home bakery business in Northamptonshire, who took a leap of faith after being made redundant.
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£22 million expected to be spent on home-to-school transport across West Northamptonshire this year, as cost of service rises dramatically
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is forecast to spend £22 million on home-to-school transport services this year, as the total spend has ballooned by around £7 million over the last four years.
Political opinion: Mike Reader MP - What the Budget means for Northampton: A fairer, brighter future for our town
On Wednesday we turned an important page. We’ve eased the pressure on household budgets, backed our local businesses and given people across Northampton the support they need. It is refreshing to see a plan that feels practical, fair and rooted in the everyday reality of people’s lives.
Mile-long row of speed bumps and new 20mph limit installed in wealthy Northampton village as £54.5 million 'relief road' moves closer to opening
Dozens of speedbumps have now been installed along a mile-long road which runs through a wealthy village on the edge of Northampton – and a 20 mile per hour limit is in place too.
Back to school: 59 pictures of primary school starters in Northampton from years gone by
Our First Class features in past years captured that milestone in a child’s life when they start school for the first time.
Man left with facial injuries after serious assault in Northampton underpass
A man has been left with facial injuries after a serious assault in a Northampton underpass.